MICHELE TESSLER

michelE Tessler
art direction & design
917/679.4354
fashion
flıghts of fancy
top design
A strappy, polka-dot dress
takes the style lead when
teamed with a turtleneck
and opaque tights. Poleci
silk dress ($656; Poleci,
L.A., 310-278-7058).
Michael Stars cashmere
turtleneck ($270;
michaelstars.com). Wolford
tights, worn throughout
($28–$42; wolford.com).
Giuseppe Zanotti
Design leather sandals
($595; giuseppezanotti-design.com).
SET YOUR SIGHTS
ON SLEEK,
BODY-CONSCIOUS
SHAPES TEAMED
WITH CHIC FLATS
AND EYE-CATCHING
ACCESSORIES.
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY RICHARD TRUSCOTT
upward mobility
Give your waist top
billing by belting a
sleeveless jacket over a
streamlined skirt. Vera
Wang taffeta jacket
($895) and gabardine
skirt ($890; both at
Vera Wang, NYC, 212628-3400). Salvatore
Ferragamo belt
(price upon request;
ferragamo.com for
stores). Bruno Frisoni
patent-leather flats
($558; neimanmarcus
.com for stores).
Opposite: Ladylike
extras, such as a
bell-sleeved jacket and
chunky necklace,
perfectly complement
formfitting separates.
Y & Kei wool and
cashmere jacket
($1,290), jersey top
($1,035), and woolblend skirt ($665; all
aura-boutique.com).
Oscar de la Renta
brass and Lucite
necklace ($890;
oscardelarenta.com
for stores).
BEAUTY TIP Need to
boost skin’s resilience?
Try a firming face
cream, like Clinique
Zero Gravity
Repairwear Lift ($53;
clinique.com) with
skin-enhancing retinol.
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dramatic details
A wide belt, especially
one in gleaming gold,
makes a sexy little
dress larger than life.
Abaeté wool dress
($340; Bergdorf
Goodman, NYC, 888774-2424). Celine silk
belt ($330; 866-6004121). Opposite: A basic
sheath becomes more
dynamic, thanks to
subtle shifts in color and
texture. Reyes jersey
dress with patentleather belt ($744;
barneys.com). D&G
Amelie flats ($315; D&G,
NYC, 212-965-8000).
BEAUTY TIP Help skin
glow by exfoliating and
hydrating daily. Kiehl’s
Crème de Corps Soy
Milk & Honey Body
Polish ($28; kiehls.com)
does both beautifully
with its blend of gentle
botanical sloughers and
sweet almond oil.
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high definition
Worn with a
monochromatic outfit,
a retro-style jacket
looks fresh again. Bally
wool capelet ($850;
bally.com). David Meister
jersey and stretch satin
dress ($345; davidmeister
.com). D&G suede belt
($225; D&G, NYC,
212-965-8000). Tapeet
Lucite and leather flats
($348; giuseppe-zanottidesign.com).
BEAUTY TIP Take your
lashes to a whole new
level by sweeping on
lengthening mascara. We
love Clarins Wonder
Length Mascara ($22;
clarins.com), with its
clump-preventing wand.
Styling: Kate Sebbah
Hair: Antoine Ifergan for L’Atelier
NYC, using Bumble & Bumble
Makeup: Sandrine Van Slee
for Art Department
Model: Yfke Sturm/IMG
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TREND:
gold accents
almost
famous
Headlining the season’s 13 hottest trends:
Shimmering flourishes, global influences, and amped-up color.
Jazz up your image in
a knit minidress with
metallic finishes and
detailing. Missoni cotton
viscose and Lurex dress
($2,865; Missoni, NYC,
212-517-9582). Just
Cavalli leather heels
($800; Just Cavalli, Bal
Harbour, Fla., 305-8615151). On band members,
from left: Literature Noir
shirt. Cha Cha’s House
of Ill Repute hat. Tse
sweater and pants. C’N’C
Costume National shoes.
C’N’C Costume National
jacket and shirt. APC
jeans. Converse Chuck
Taylor All Star sneakers.
Literature Noir shirt.
American Apparel tie.
photography by Roger Neve
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TREND:
sequins
Listen to your inner diva
and add something
sparkly yet sophisticated
to the mix. Chanel linen,
canvas, and silk satin dress
and silk petticoat (price
upon request; 800-5500005). Manolo Blahnik
Trekma patent leather
heels ($745; Jeffrey, NYC,
212-206-1272).
TREND:
japonism
Opposite: Looking
to broaden your cultural
horizons? It’s a cinch
with this wide obi belt.
Alessandro dell’Acqua
silk coat ($2,070)
and rubber and acetate
belt ($325; both at
Alessandro dell’Acqua,
NYC, 212-253-6861).
On band members,
clockwise from left:
Literature Noir shirt.
Converse by John
Varvatos shirt. C’N’C
Costume National jeans.
Tse cardigan. Cha Cha’s
House of Ill Repute fedora.
C’N’C Costume National
blazer. APC hoodie.
BEAUTY TIP No matter
where you’re headed, a
sultry, smoky eye will
always get you noticed.
Bare Escentuals
BareMinerals Foiled Eye
Tutorials kit ($32; sephora
.com) includes two
metallic shadows, a brush,
and application tips.
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TREND:
ethnic prints
Walk on the wild side with bold
patterns and supersaturated
hues. Just Cavalli silk-blend dress
($940; Just Cavalli, Las Vegas,
702-893-3542). R.J. Graziano
wood and resin gold-plated
bangles ($38 to $125; R.J.
Graziano, NYC, 212-685-1248).
Allison Daniel Designs resin
gold-plated bangle ($60;
allisondanieldesigns.com).
APC leather sandals ($380; apc
.fr for stores). On him: Converse
by John Varvatos T-shirts.
Seven for All Mankind jeans.
BEAUTY TIP The perfect scent
for a romantic rendezvous? Try a
floral blend like Estée Lauder
Pleasures Artist Edition fragrance
($58 for 2.5 oz.; esteelauder
.com), with fresh notes of white
peonies and pink roses.
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TREND:
seventies styling
Evoke a bohemian
vibe with an airy floral
frock. Michael Kors
silk georgette dress
($1,995; Bergdorf
Goodman, NYC, 800558-1855). Bing Bang
by Anna Sheffield
18-karat gold vermeil
and gunmetal necklace
($345; revolveclothing
.com). Moschino
Cheap & Chic satin and
leather heels ($535;
shopbop.com).
On him: Literature Noir
shirt. C’N’C Costume
National jeans.
TREND:
ocean hues
Opposite: A natureinspired palette and
softly folded collar
are guaranteed to keep
you grounded. Vera
Wang duchesse satin
dress ($1,995; Vera
Wang, NYC, 212-6283400). Alberta Ferretti
metal belt ($175;
Forty-Five Ten, Dallas,
214-559-4510).
On him: Converse by
John Varvatos shirt.
Literature Noir pants.
Cha Cha’s House
of Ill Repute fedora.
BEAUTY TIP Complement
soft patterns and
textures with skin that’s
touchable and smooth.
Slather on Eucerin Daily
Replenishing Lotion
($7; at drugstores), a light,
nongreasy formula
with sunflower seed oil.
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Take a spin this
season in
fever
ballroom-inspired
evening wear
that incorporates shape,
texture, and
loads of movement.
photography
by david mignon
kick up your heels
Loosen up a
formal
frock with some
unexpectedly
playful footwear.
Valentino silk
georgette plissé gown
($7,650; Valentino,
NYC, 212-772-6969).
Bruno Frisoni suede heels
($586; vivre.com).
On him:
Calvin Klein suit
and shirt.
CH Carolina Herrera
bow tie. Tiffany
& Co. cuff links,
worn throughout.
Gucci shoes.
pick a partner
Coupled with metallic
accessories, a scarlet
sheath garners attention
for all the right reasons.
Monique Lhuillier silk
georgette gown ($2,420;
moniquelhuillier
.com for stores). Dior by
John Galliano belt.
Leiber Princess crystal
minaudière ($1,895;
judithleiber.com). Jessica
Kagan Cushman 18-karat
gold and resin bangle
with semiprecious stones
($2,800; jessicacushman
.com). Tony Duquette
18-karat gold, ruby,
and white topaz ring
(price upon request;
tonyduquette.com).
Opposite: Bring an
ethereal gown down to
earth by pairing it with a
collared top. Costume
National beaded satin
blouse ($492; Costume
National, NYC, 212-4311530). Alberta Ferretti silk
and tulle dress ($7,660;
Alberta Ferretti, NYC, 212632-9300). Elsa Peretti
for Tiffany & Co. belt
($450; tiffany.com).
Chanel Paris Monte Carlo
Collection metal and
resin cuffs ($975 each;
800-550-0005). Brian
Atwood sandals.
On him: Moschino pants.
CH Carolina Herrera shirt
and bow tie. Thomas
Pink cummerbund.
Gucci shoes.
BEAUTY TIP
Bouncy hair adds
flair to any outfit.
Apply a dimesize amount of
Matrix Amplify
Foam Volumizer
($15; matrix.com
for salons) to
towel-dried tresses
before styling.
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take the lead
An all-white ensemble
is as timeless as a
tuxedo, yet infinitely
more striking. Michael
Kors chiffon jersey
dress ($2,695; Michael
Kors, NYC, 212-4524685) and suede belt
($295; Georgina
Boutique, Hewlett, NY,
516-569-0786). Tony
Duquette 18-karat gold
and smoky quartz cuff
(price upon request;
tonyduquette.com).
Jimmy Choo Cecile
enamel clutch ($1,995;
jimmychoo.com).
Laurence Dacade
suede heels ($775; Greg
Mills Ltd., NYC, 212391-0050). On him:
Burberry Prorsum suit.
Thomas Pink shirt.
J. Press bow tie.
Johnston & Murphy
shoes.
Opposite: Party
season’s in full swing—
and so are you—thanks
to fluid, shine-infused
fabrics. Tadashi Shoji
polyester and spandex
liquid jersey dress
($1,010; tadashi
collection.com). Tony
Duquette 18-karat gold,
rubelite, and diamond
ring (price upon
request; tonyduquette
.com). Elsa Peretti
for Tiffany & Co.
lacquer bangles ($375
each; tiffany.com).
Brian Atwood leather
sandals ($715;
neimanmarcus.com
for stores). On him:
Calvin Klein suit and
shirt. CH Carolina
Herrera bow
tie. Gucci shoes.
BEAUTY TIP Get a
leg up on silky, glowing
skin. An oil-based
exfoliator like Aveda
Caribbean Therapy
Body Scrub ($38;
aveda.com) leaves
behind a sexy sheen.
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raise your
standards
Textured silk and a figureflattering fit make this
gown impossible to resist.
Robert Danes silk gown
($6,800; saks.com for
stores). Verdura cuffs
(prices upon request;
verdura.com). Chanel
patent calfskin pumps
($750; 800-550-0005).
On him: Calvin Klein suit
and shirt. CH Carolina
Herrera bow tie.
Opposite: A flirty
combination of organza,
silk, and satin catches
the light and keeps you
moving all night. Carolina
Herrera gown ($9,990;
Carolina Herrera, NYC,
212-249-6552). Diagonale
de Cartier watch. Tony
Duquette cuff. Burberry
studded sandals
($2,495; burberry.com).
BEAUTY TIP Seduce in a
scent that exudes sweet
and spicy notes. Try:
Bulgari Rose Essentielle
($62; sephora.com).
Styling: Kate Sebbah
Hair: Robert Lyon for
Jed Root/Kérastase Paris
Makeup: Cynthia Sobek for
Lancôme/Judy Casey Inc.
Models: Julia E./IMG,
Phillip L./Ford
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